Los Angeles wildfires: Wisconsin makes big relief gesture following USC matchup

After Saturday’s game against USC, Wisconsin is making a big relief gesture after the wildfires in Los Angeles. The Badgers will volunteer at a food bank in the area.

UW will attend the Clippers vs. Lakers game on Sunday, then head to the Westside Food Bank on Monday, according to the Big Ten Network broadcast. It’s a way for the Badgers to give back amid their West Coast swing in conference play, which includes a matchup at UCLA on Tuesday.

At least 27 people died in the fires, which sept the Los Angeles area amid the Santa Ana winds. According to CBS News, the Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn, although the winds are starting to weaken and the flames are beginning to get more under control.

The sports world was also impacted by the fires. Both the Lakers and Clippers had to postpone games, and the Rams’ NFL playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings moved to Arizona at State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals organization stepped up in a big way to make the game happen as ownership sent two Boeing 777 planes to Los Angeles to get players, their families and even their pets.

Wisconsin entered Saturday’s game against USC on a six-game winning streak, including a 70-68 victory over Ohio State last time out. The Badgers are 14-3 overall, including 4-2 in Big Ten play.

This story will be updated.

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